Mechanical Engineer Intern - #1401680

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title

Pregis is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op/Intern to operate out of our Aurora, IL location. This position reports to the Director of Engineering or Engineer Manager.

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purposeto learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Co-op/Intern for Pregis Innovation Headquarters will be responsible for assisting engineers with product development, product improvements, and product testing. The candidate will support these functions across all of the functional groups within the facility but will be paired with a mentor in a specific functional group.

This role is either for a summer internship or for a cooperative education assignment (student works a minimum of two summers while taking one semester of classes off for a total of three work terms, ideally with two terms back to back).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct studies on protective packaging machines and assist with continuous design improvement.
• Develop, design and build new test fixtures as well as improve upon existing test fixtures to increase performance in some way (efficiency, cost, etc.).
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorm sessions and product conceptualization as needed.
• Accurately carry out data collection and documentation, as per test plan, with performance of various packaging types being tested.
• Assist in interpreting and analyzing data. Compile information in MS Office by creating tables, graphs, and efficiently summarizing results and conclusions.
• Process and evaluate R&D packaging materials for key customer performance metrics.
• Assemble prototypes working with tools as needed.
• Support various engineering best practices and process implementation.
  
  

Pregis values its people and is committed to providing and maintaining a safe a healthy work environment. All employees must be responsible for knowing and complying with safety policies and regulations. Working safely and wearing required PPE is a condition of employment and not an option.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work hands on with projects in a research and development environment.
• Problem solving mentality with ability to think creatively to troubleshoot machine issues, design constraints, and other roadblocks.
• Familiarity with CAD (Solidworks preferred), firmware, software & electro-mechanical components is a plus.
• Prior experience with tools, fixtures and data acquisition devices is a plus.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with internal customers.
• Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• A self-starter with excellent communication skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum level of education and experience required
• Candidate to have completed 4 semesters of coursework in Mechanical Engineering, with mechanical design coursework a plus.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.